The 1968 Olympics, held in Oct 68 in Mexico City. It was a dominant performance from Team USA, taking home 107 medals including 45 golds. One of those gold medals was won by Tommie Smith, and a Bronze by John Carlos. As they solemnly mounted the podium in their moment of Triumph, both wearing human rights badges and black socks with no shoes, they would slowly raise their black gloved fists. This moment, known forever as the Black Power Salute, and it would be a defining moment and image of the civil rights movement. In that image they are both wearing these Wilson made Team USA sweaters.
This set is named, but out of respect for this athlete, I'll only tell the name to the new owner.
Condition
Excellent condition, the set appears to only be lightly worn. Unfortunately when it arrived the original zipper was broken, but I've replaced it with a 100% matching talon zipper. This has been done through original stitch lines etc and is completely invisible.
- Jacket tagged an M
- Fits like a medium
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18.5"
- Shoulder to cuff 25"
- Collar to hem 29"
- Trousers tagged a L and were designed to fit high and tight around the ankle
- Elasticated waist will fit up to a 34 comfortably
- Inside leg 28"
- Outside leg 37"